Charbonnel Aqua Wash Etching Inks

Charbonnel Aqua Wash Etching Inks are water-washable, with an oil emulsion that allows work similar to traditional solvent-based inks.

Made from extra-fine quality pigments, these etching inks are very lightfast and permanent when dry, and excellent for all techniques, including intaglio, relief, etching, and woodcut on linoleum, monotype, aquatint, and more.

Formulated especially for artists and students working in groups, Charbonnel Aqua Wash Inks clean up without solvents, and are non-toxic, odorless, and easy to wipe.

Instruments, tools, and plates do not get rusty when using Aqua Wash Inks because the inks do not contain water. They dry slowly, at the same rate as solvent-based inks.

I bought the Charbonnel Aqua Wash to experiment with drypoint printing from a copper plate as an alternative to traditional oil based inks. I was very pleased with the results. The ink wipes off easily with tarlatan. If you want to achieve plate tone however, perhaps it wipes off too easily, so you have to wipe less thoroughly and which might require a little bit more trial and error. Otherwise, I enjoyed working with this product and would recommend.

apply like normal intaglio process . what is nice is that the ink stays within the lines well and has a rich lustrous look. be careful not to have paper that is too damp. Also after two or so inkings it is a good idea to clean the plate as the ink may be drying in the groves. But clean up is so easy the extra step takes no time to speak of.Really like the quality and ease of this ink.

Superior viscosity, coverage and pigment density. Also strong is the color intensity (chroma) and consistency of oil (water soluble vehicle) to pigment balance suited to the demands of printmakers seeking an standard oil base replacement. Easy cleanup with water leaving no residue on palette and/or plates. Exceeds my expectations in classroom and professional edition printing. As a 'new' product color shift (fading, permanency, transiency etc.) is yet to be determined. A good black to start with is the carbon black for plates with a light to semi deep etch with usual mix of 7/1 (water to acid) mix and dry point plates of Zinc. Will test on polymer plates this weekend in the printing of work by the american artist/illustrator, Barry Moser and will review in a future post.

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